FLMCEISR

The Florida Department of Commerce seeks a qualified contractor to produce a comprehensive Economic Impact Analysis of Florida’s military and defense industry. The deliverable is the “Florida Military Current and Emerging Issues Summary Report” (FMCEISR), which will inform state leadership on key military, defense, installation, veteran, and policy issues over the next four years. The contract is a fixed‑price, short‑term engagement expected to run from November 2026 through January 2027. • Scope: research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and professional consulting to create a detailed impact report. • Required deliverables: a written summary report, supporting data sets, and presentation of findings to the Florida Defense Support Commission. • Period of performance: approx. 3 months (Nov 2026 – Jan 2027). • Submission deadline: 2:30 PM EDT, 29 Oct 2026 (hard‑copy sealed proposals only). • Evaluation criteria include technical approach, past performance, and cost (lowest responsive cost receives maximum points). • One contract award anticipated; contract value not disclosed but typical for similar state research studies ranges from $50‑$150 k.